Job Description

Job Description:

Saab, Inc., is searching for a Materials Manager to lead a team of highly skilled Warehouse Professionals who are responsible for supporting warehousing and management of materials for a munition's facility located in Northern Michigan. As the Materials Manager, you will organize and direct the warehouse team to ensure safe, effective, and efficient management of munitions and associated materials. You will be responsible for ensuring that all warehouse activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations. You will also be responsible for the management and control of those material assets and for the warehousing policies and processes utilized at the site. This position is based out of Saab, Inc.'s munitions manufacturing location in Grayling, Michigan.

Responsibilities of the Manager of Subcontracts will include:

• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high performing team of professionals.

• Develop and deploy policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations, along with compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Monitor regulatory and legal requirements and make choses to policy and procedure where appropriate.

• Own and manage all aspects of inventory control activities.

• Perform staffing assessments, lead team meetings, hold standing 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports and manage work assignments to level load workloads across the team.

• Coach and mentor employees through training, career planning, routine meetings, goal setting, mid-year reviews, and end-of-year reviews.

• Routinely communicate with internal customers from the business and operations customers as well as senior leadership within the Saab Inc organization.

• Implement templates, establish and monitor metrics, and implement corrective actions.

• Perform risk assessments and deploy preventative actions.

Compensation Range: $120,800- $157,000

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• 4 year degree and 10 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Materials Management experience (or 7 years with Masters)

• Experience in the warehousing and management of munitions depots

• Advanced Experience in Microsoft Office

• Leadership experience over logistics professionals

• Experience in developing plans and budgets

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams both domestically and internationally

• Must be capable of obtaining a Secret level security clearance

• Experience building and leading teams of 10 people or more

Required Education:

• BA in Business Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or another related field.

Desired Education:

• Master’s Degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems

• Knowledge of collaborative tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, and OneNote

• Relevant experience in the United States Armed Forces is preferred

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan assistance

• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.